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Questions
Name the principle on the basis of which optical fibres work.
On what principle does optical fibre work?
Name the physical principle of optical fibers.
Name the physical principle on which the working of optical fibers is based.
Answer the following question briefly and to the point:
Name the physical principle on the basis of which optical fibres work.
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Solution
Optical fibres work on the principle of total internal reflection.
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